The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that Browns return specialist Joshua Cribbs might soon get his wish of being more involved in the team's offense. "We're putting in a nice package just to utilize more of my skills as well as everyone else's," said Cribbs, who made the Pro Bowl last season as a kick returner. "Last year, we put in one or two plays a game, but this year, it will be on a more consistent basis. It's going to be more of an elaborate package for a change of pace." Cribbs, who was used creatively in organized team activities Wednesday, said defenses better beware. "They'll have to spend a lot of time going over our plays and trying to do something to stop the package we're putting in," he said. "We have a lot of weapons and new additions that coach (Rob Chudzinski) wants to use, including (receiver) Donte Stallworth." (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Cribbs caught only three passes for 37 yards last season and ran the ball nine times for 61 yards, but led the NFL with a 30.7-yard kick-return average. He finished second in NFL history with 1,809 kickoff return yards. He also led the Browns with 23 special-teams tackles and scored three TDs, two on kickoff returns and one on a punt return. The Browns would be wise to use him in specific plays on offense, but Fantasy owners should stay away from him as a receiving option in 2008. (Updated 05/16/2008).
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The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that Browns return specialist Joshua Cribbs might soon get his wish of being more involved in the team's offense. "We're putting in a nice package just to utilize more of my skills as well as everyone else's," said Cribbs, who made the Pro Bowl last season as a kick returner. "Last year, we put in one or two plays a game, but this year, it will be on a more consistent basis. It's going to be more of an elaborate package for a change of pace." Cribbs, who was used creatively in organized team activities Wednesday, said defenses better beware. "They'll have to spend a lot of time going over our plays and trying to do something to stop the package we're putting in," he said. "We have a lot of weapons and new additions that coach (Rob Chudzinski) wants to use, including (receiver) Donte Stallworth." (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Cribbs caught only three passes for 37 yards last season and ran the ball nine times for 61 yards, but led the NFL with a 30.7-yard kick-return average. He finished second in NFL history with 1,809 kickoff return yards. He also led the Browns with 23 special-teams tackles and scored three TDs, two on kickoff returns and one on a punt return. The Browns would be wise to use him in specific plays on offense, but Fantasy owners should stay away from him as a receiving option in 2008. (Updated 05/16/2008).
